Name: Gooseberry Fool
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: Gooseberries 250g; Caster sugar 3 tbsp; Water 2 tbsp; Greek yogurt 200g; Icing sugar 1-2 tbsp; Vanilla extract 1 tsp; Double cream 200ml

Cuisine:

British Recipes

Ingredients

250g Gooseberries
topped and tailed
3 tbsp Caster sugar
2 tbsp Water
200g Greek yogurt
1-2 tbsp Icing sugar
1 tsp Vanilla extract
200ml Double cream

Gooseberry Fool

Gooseberry Fool is one of those classic British desserts. Don’t be fooled by the name – there is nothing stupid about a dessert which combines gooseberries, yogurt, sugar, vanilla and cream!

Start by heating the gooseberries in a pot with some sugar and water. When the gooseberries have softened, crush them with the back of a fork. While the gooseberries are cooling, mix yogurt, sugar and vanilla with cream to make the creamy base of the fool. Then swirl through the crushed gooseberries and serve!

To make Gooseberry Fool, you will need the following ingredients:

So, how to make Gooseberry Fool?

Steps to make Gooseberry Fool

1	Heat the gooseberries	3
Place the gooseberries in a pot with the sugar and water. Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly until the berries start to burst.
2	Crush the gooseberries	1
Crush the gooseberries by pressing them with a potato masher or fork until they are soft but still retain some texture.
3	Cool and refrigerate	1h
Allow the crushed gooseberries to cool and then refrigerate until completely cold.
4	Make the yogurt mixture	2
In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, icing sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
5	Add the cream	2
Beat in the cream gently. Don’t over whip it - you want it to thicken but not become stiff.
6	Mix the gooseberries with the creamy mixture	1
Swirl the crushed gooseberries and their juices through the cream mixture.
7	Serve
Serve in tall ice cream sundae glasses.

This Gooseberry Fool recipe is a true British classic! Try it soon and come back to leave a review with your thoughts.

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!